Multi-Skilled Carpenter for Reading Housing Repairs

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Multi Skilled Carpenter to join our Property Services team, carrying out repairs and improvements to council-owned homes across Reading.

Based on-site at our depot in Reading, the role runs Monday to Friday, with a company vehicle provided and a focus on delivering high-quality work in occupied properties while delivering excellent customer service to residents.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry with experience in repairs.
• Experience in general building, refurbishment and repair work.
• Experience in occupied properties and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance in council homes.
• Undertake a range of carpentry tasks in houses, flats and maisonettes.
• Apply multi-trade skills to tasks such as patch plastering, vinyl flooring and tiling.
• Repair windows, doors and hardware.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness and complete records.

Skills

Carpentry skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds NVQ Level 2 in Carpentry

Advanced Craft City & Guilds or Level 3 NVQ in Carpentry (desirable)

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a Multi Skilled Carpenter to join our Property Services team, carrying out repairs and improvements to council-owned homes across Reading.

Based on-site at our depot in Reading, the role runs Monday to Friday, with a company vehicle provided and a focus on delivering high-quality work in occupied properties while delivering excellent customer service to residents.